Wakatū Incorporation

25/03/2026

📣SGM 2026 - DATE CHANGE📣

Kia ora e ngā whānau o Wakatū,

Due to a variety of factors, the date of our 2026 Special General Meeting (SGM) in Wellington has changed. The SGM will now be held on Saturday 4 July 2026 and will still take place at Pipitea Marae in Wellington.

Further details about the SGM, including the Notice of Meeting, will be shared in the coming months. We’re sharing this update early to help with any planning for attending the SGM.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility with this date change. We look forward to seeing you there in July.

Mauri ora!

01/03/2026

Today we announced the appointment of Jeremy Banks as our new Tumu Whakarae (CEO), effective 2 March 2026.

Jeremy succeeds Joe Hanita, who has stepped down from the role after guiding the organisation through a significant period of transformation.

Joe has led with humility, integrity and a deep commitment to our whānau and our values. We are grateful for the leadership he has provided during an important time for Wakatū.

The appointment of Jeremy continues a strong tradition of whānau leadership at Wakatū, following the pathways set by former Wakatū CEOs Kerensa Johnston, Joe Hanita and Rachel Taulelei at Kono.

Joe has guided us to a key point in our transformation journey, and Jeremy will carry this momentum forward as we head toward our 50th anniversary in 2027.

Read the full announcement here: www.wakatu.org/news-stories/la574lhe853bf5jlz2y3gpyysycnps

16/12/2025

A momentous day for the Original Owners of the Nelson Tenths.

Today we have signed an historic and hugely positive agreement with the Crown to resolve the Nelson Tenths litigation.

The agreement sees lands returned to our whānau and, where the return of land was not possible, the payment of compensation.
It is a milestone day for our whānau and region.

We acknowledge the strength and perseverance of kaumātua Rore Stafford over many decades.

We thank the whānau who have offered their support and trust through this long-running kaupapa.

We acknowledge the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Attorney-General Hon Judith Collins and Minster of Conservation Tama Potaka, whose leadership and courage has supported the resolution of this kaupapa.

For the full announcement please visit: www.tehereanuku.nz

📸 Melissa Banks Photography

16/12/2025

Today we have signed an historic and hugely positive agreement with the Crown to resolve the Nelson Tenths litigation.

The agreement sees lands returned to our whānau and, where the return of land was not possible, the payment of compensation.
It is a milestone day for our whānau and region.

We acknowledge the strength and perseverance of kaumātua Rore Stafford over many decades.

We thank the whānau who have offered their support and trust through this long-running kaupapa.

We acknowledge the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Attorney-General Hon Judith Collins and Minster of Conservation Tama Potaka, whose leadership and courage has supported the resolution of this kaupapa.

For the full announcement please visit: www.tehereanuku.nz

📸 Melissa Banks Photography

02/12/2025

Wakatū Annual General Meeting 2025

We're looking forward to seeing everyone at our AGM this Saturday. Here is the key information you need to know 👇

01/12/2025

AGM 2025 - We look forward to seeing you all at our AGM this Saturday.

A special resolution is being presented this year and shareholders are now able to vote online and by post as well as in person and by proxy.

Here is some key information to know about the special resolution and voting 👇👇

27/11/2025

Can’t make it to the Wakatū AGM this year?

We’ll be livestreaming the AGM for Wakatū Owners who can’t attend in person.

The livestream will be password protected, if you would like to register to access the livestream, please contact [email protected] or call 03 546 8648.

Registrations for the livestream close 9.00am Thursday 4 December.

19/11/2025

Ngā mihi to everyone who joined the Financial Webinar on Monday. If you were unable to attend, you can now view the recording of the webinar as well as the financial presentation on the Owners’ Portal https://www.wakatu.org/owners/agm-2025

19/11/2025

📣 Te Here-ā-Nuku | Whānau engagement schedule - November/December 2025 📣

As we continue our planning and preparation for the resolution of our litigation against the Crown and the development of a new model to protect and govern any endowment, we’re holding a number of engagement sessions over the coming weeks for whānau to share their thoughts, ideas and views on key decisions.

📌 Zoom links to all online sessions can be found here: https://tehereanuku.nz/whanau-engagement-opportunities-november-december-2025/

All whānau welcome to attend. Please post any questions in the comments below or email us at [email protected]

14/11/2025

AGM 2025 | Special Resolution Voting is open now!

This year, shareholders can vote online, in person, by post or by proxy, but please note that the deadlines differ between the options

➡️Thursday 4 December 2025, 9.00am
Postal votes must be received by electionz.com

➡️Thursday 4 December 2025, 9.00am
Completed proxy forms must be received by Wakatū

➡️Saturday 6 December 2025, approx. 11.30am
Online and in-person voting closes

Details about the Special Resolution are in your Notice of Meeting booklet. You can access the booklet and all other AGM materials on the Owners’ Portal, including the recording of the recent special resolution webinar with Jeremy Banks.

Access the Owners' Portal here:https://www.wakatu.org/owners/agm-2025

If you need help accessing the Owners’ Portal, please email [email protected] with your shareholder number, and our team will assist you promptly.

You can place your vote as soon as you receive your voting papers from electionz.com. If you haven’t received these yet or have any questions about voting please contact electionz.com on 0800 666 038 or email [email protected]

13/11/2025

AGM 2025 | Financial Webinar

Join Tumu Whakarae Joe Hanita for an update on our financial performance over the past year, providing insight into the key figures and outcomes that have shaped our mahi.

There will also be time for questions to gain clarity on the numbers in this year's annual report.

Whether you’re interested in the detail or simply want to stay informed, we’d love to have you join us online and be part of the kōrero.

We’ll send the link to the webinar on Monday, so keep an eye on your inbox and our socials.

13/11/2025

Ngā mihi to everyone who joined the recent Special Resolution Webinar with Jeremy Banks. It was a valuable opportunity to provide context and insight ahead of placing your vote, and we appreciated the thoughtful questions submitted during the session.

If you weren’t able to attend, the recording is now available on the Owners’ Portal.

If you need help accessing the portal, please email [email protected] with your shareholder number, and our team will assist you promptly.

https://www.wakatu.org/owners/agm-2025